Our project has several stakeholders both internal and external.
Our project team
Y.S. le Grand Mechanical Engineering
S.J. Roerink Technology, Policy and Management
J.J. Seuren Martime Technology
E. ten Velden Architecture
Job Seuren and Yonis le Grand will be mainly concerned with the technical aspects of the project. Research and design will be their prime responsibility. The designing will be supervised and valorised by Bart Frederiks.
Steven Roerink and Eva ten Velden will focus their attention towards the management- and marketing aspects of the project.
During the course of the project a natural overlap of the assigned tasks will take place. The major steps will be decided as a group. And every member of the group will be a contact person towards the outside world.
Internal stakeholders
The following stakeholders are the clients and supervisors as described in the mid-term report by Goemans et al. 2015.
Prof. T.A. Mofokeng
Prof. Takatso Mofokeng is the owner of the Chicken Chain Farm enterprise and the client of this project. Originally obtaining a doctorate in Theology at Kampen University he decided to become a cattle farmer. He chose this career path because of the lack of black farmers in South Africa. He runs a mentorship program for the emerging black farmers in South Africa.
Mvr. N. Mofokeng
Nqobile Mofokeng is Takatso Mofokeng’s daughter in law. She has procured a lot of financial experience. Her previous employers include KPMG, SAB and BP. She is now heavily involved with the Chicken Chain farm corporation and is the financial adviser of the project due to her expertise.
Bart Frederiks MSc.
Bart Frederiks received his Master’s degree in Development Studies from the Technical University of Eindhoven. Currently, he works as a freelance consultant with some 15 years of experience in the field of biomass and bioenergy. Hence, he is an experienced and capable supervisor who will supervise the team of students during the project mainly in the technical field.
Dr. Otto Kroesen
Otto Kroesen has a background in theology and received his doctorate from the Theological University of Kampen. At present, he is an Assistant Professor in ethics, intercultural communication and development theory at the Technical. He also teaches technology, innovation and development at the Technical University of Eindhoven. He has an affinity for the development of technology in developing countries. In the context of the project he advises the team of students on the business development side with a particular focus on the socio-cultural context.
The previous projectteam
Our team will be taking over from a group of students that has been working on this project since september this year:
Evan Roberts
Evan Roberts is a student currently enrolled in his Bachelor studies in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University.
Len Rijvers
Len Rijvers is a student who received his Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Eindhoven. Currently he is enrolled in the Master program Sustainable Energy Technology at the aforementioned university. In the context of an internship he participates in this project.
Roxanne Goemans
Roxanne Goemans is a student who received her Bachelor’s degree Molecular Science and Technology from the Technical University of Delft. Currently, she is enrolled in the Master program Management of Technology at the aforementioned university. In the context of her Master thesis project she participates in this project.
This group is currently undertaking a feasibility research and designing a business model. Upon our arrival they will have set the parameters for the design of the biogas plant.
External stakeholders
Biomass Suppliers
At the moment there are several potential biomass suppliers. Especially farmers in the vicinity have been examined.
- Mr. Twala, farmer
- Mr. Abdul, farmer
- Mr. Mampe, farmer
- Chicken Layer Devon, farmer
- Rossgro, Farmer
- Devon Meat wholesalers, abattoir
- Sunshine Chicken, abattoir
- Sewage treatment installation Devon
Customer
- Eskom, electricity producer in ZA
Constructors
- BiogasSA, Biogas company that specializes in agricultural solutions
- SimGas, Dutch Biogas company active on the African continent
- Xergi, International Biogas company
- Dresser-Rand, gas turbine and generator company
- Botala Energy Solutions, Biogas company that has designed and constructed plants for companies in the region.